IGES to 3MF: Resources
Listed below are additional resources pertaining to the interoperability and exchange of IGES and 3MF files. These will be valuable in guiding you through the IGES to 3MF files conversion.
- Upgrade to Modern 3MF for Full-Color 3D Printing
- Convert 3D Mesh Files in the Batch Mode
- Automesher Desktop Application for Windows to Convert 3D File Formats
- Enhance BricsCAD V24 with Automesher and Automapki Applications
IGES File
The IGES (Initial Graphics Exchange Specification) file format serves as the foundational format for data exchange between various systems, including CAD, CAM, and CAE. Since IGES geometry data is stored in a text format, exporting triangular meshes with thousands or millions of faces using our Autoconverter software may result in larger file sizes. It’s important to note that while the IGES format supports color per assembly, it does not include an alpha component. Consequently, any transparency settings will be lost when saving your stunning 3D design in the IGES format.
3MF File
The 3MF (3D Manufacturing Format) is an open-source XML file format developed by the 3MF Consortium. It’s specifically designed to store three-dimensional triangles, along with additional properties such as color, transparency, or texture coordinates, catering to the needs of the 3D printing industry. The 3MF file format is considered a modern alternative to the legacy STL format for 3D printing. Our Autoconverter software and Automesher Application are capable of reading from and writing to the 3MF files, leveraging the open-source lib3mf library provided by the 3MF Consortium. However, please be aware that group hierarchies are not supported for 3MF files.